Amany Tawfik
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Dental College of Georgia
Department of Oral Biology and Diagnostic Sciences
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Cellular Biology and Anatomy
The Graduate School
Bio
In 1993, I earned a medical degree from Egypt. I completed a Master degree in Internal Medicine. Through practicing medicine, I conducted clinical research and trained medical students and residents.
Education
Awards & Honors
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NIH, R01
National Institute of Health, Office of the Director/NIH/ Pharmacology , 2019
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NIH R01 Grant, Award #1 R01 EY029751-01 – NEI00072
NEI-NIH, 2019
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1RO1EY028714-01A1 Bartoli (PI)
National Institute of Health, NIH/ National Eye Institute, Ophthalmology, 2018
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Vision discovery institute (VDI) Pilot project grant
Augusta University , 2017
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AHA GSA Winter 2016 Scientist Development Grant
American Heart association , 2016
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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BMBS 5201
Bioclinical Seminar I
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BMBS 5403
Bioclinical Seminar III
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BMCC 5201
Craniofacial Complex
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OBMP 9010
Grad Oral Bio Seminar
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BMCR 5301
Cardiovascular & Renal Systems
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BMGH 5301
Gastrointestinal & Hepatobilia
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BMMS 5301
Integ & Musculo Sys I
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OBMP 9100
Journal Club in Oral Biology
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BMNN 5101
Nervous SyS & Neuroscience I
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BMRS 5301
Respiratory System
Teaching Interests
I have contributed to didactic and lab teaching in various anatomy courses. In addition I have directed 2 journal club courses, contributed to teaching in DBIO5002 and the Bioclinical Seminar.
I also supervise a doctoral student and postdoctoral Fellow.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Homocysteine; a Potential Biomarker and Therapeutic Target for Diabetic Retinopathy, 2019
Cited Research
- Monosodium Urate Contributes to Retinal Inflammation and Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy., 2019
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Monosodium Urate Contributes to Retinal Inflammation and Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy. , 2019
Cited Research
- Homocysteine Induces Inflammation in Retina and Brain, 2018
Manuscript
- Iron Overload Accelerates the Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy in Association with Increased Retinal Renin Expression., 2018
Cited Research
Research Interests
My research is focusing on studying the impact of metabolic disorders on retinal vasculature. In particular the increased levels of amino acid homocysteine and its role in inducing Blood retinal barrier dysfunction. Elucidating mechanisms of homocysteine mediated changes in Blood retinal barrier could lead to the development of treatments for retinal microvascular dysfunction in diseases associated with increased level of homocysteine, such as diabetic retinopathy and age related macular degeneration.
Department Service
College Service
University Service
Professional Service
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Year
2019 - 2020
Role: Reviewer, Grant Proposal
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American Heart Association (AHA)
2019 - 2020
Role: Member
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The American Diabetes Association
2019 - 2020
Role: Member
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Johnson Space Center Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate Human Research Program (NASA),
2019 - 2019
Role: Reviewer, Grant Proposal
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Journal of Clinical Medicine
2019 - 2019
Role: Reviewer
Public Service
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Food pantry of Islamic Society of Augusta (ISA)
2017 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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American Heart Association (AHA)
2018 - 2018
Role: Member
